Tag: Histology

The human body is supported by a complex network of fibers, with collagen alone making up about 25% of the total protein content. These crucial components, along with elastic and reticular fibers, form the extracellular matrix and are essential for the integrity and function of connective tissues throughout the body.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, constituting about 30% of total protein, making its accurate measurement essential in various scientific fields. This article examines various methods to determine collagen content.

The human body stores significant energy in the form of complex carbohydrates like glycogen. To visually identify these crucial molecules in tissue samples for diagnostic purposes, a specific stain used for carbohydrates is required, with the Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) method being a standard technique in pathology.